500 to 2,000 Head Cattle OperationsZielbranche: Commercial Beef Feedlots, Cow-Calf Ranches, Cattle Processing Depots

500-Head Commercial Beef Feedlot Handling & Drafting Facility

Engineered strictly according to Dr. Temple Grandin's low-stress livestock principles and Australian AS 2832 yard standards. This turnkey handling system eliminates balking and flight zones via a 180-degree circular crowding tub (forcing pen) and an enclosed 4.5m-radius curved single-file lead-up race. Cattle flow smoothly from holding yards through automated drafting gates directly into our heavy-duty hydraulic squeeze chute for tagging, vaccination, and vet procedures with zero animal bruising and minimal worker labor.

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Stallaufteilung & Tierwohl-Konstruktionsvorgaben

Ergonomische Tierwege, Mindestdurchgangsmaße und Besatzdichten.

Crowding Tub Radius
3.5m inside radius (180-degree semi-circular sweep with solid sheeted sides)
Curved Lead-Up Race
4.5m inner radius, 12m centerline length with anti-backing ratchets every 1.5m
Lead-Up Race Width
710mm at top, 460mm at bottom (V-tapered cross section to prevent turn-around)
Straight Lead-In to Chute
2.4m straight lead-in section to properly orient cattle ahead of squeeze headgate
Holding Pen Space
1.85 m² (20 sq ft) per 550 kg steer; holding pens partitioned into 50-head modules
Perimeter Fence Height
1.75m (69 inches) above finished floor with 1.66-inch 14-gauge high-tensile tubing
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Standard-Stückliste (BOM) & Stalltechnik-Matrix

Vorgefertigte Kernkomponenten dieses Stallbaupakets.

ArtikelbezeichnungMengeEinheitTechnische SpezifikationKatalog
Heavy Duty Cattle Squeeze Chute1UnitHydraulic bilateral parallel squeeze (195-750mm), emergency side exit, Rumber quiet floorDetails anzeigen →
Curved Sheeted Lead-Up Alley & Crowding Tub1Complete Kit180° sweep gate with safety brake latch, 14-gauge sheeted curved panels, walkway gratingDetails anzeigen →
3-Way Manual & Pneumatic Drafting Gate2UnitsCentral lever operation, shed left/right/straight with cushioned silent stopsDetails anzeigen →
16ft Heavy Duty Livestock Corral Gates24Panels6-bar 1.66" OD 14-gauge steel tubing, hot-dip galvanized, heavy piston latchDetails anzeigen →
10ft Interlocking Corral Panels48PanelsThrough-drilled vertical stays, J-legs for anti-mud sinkage, chain connectionDetails anzeigen →
Stainless Steel Heated Water Troughs6UnitsFood-grade SUS304 insulated tank, high-flow brass float (50 L/min), 500W anti-freeze heaterDetails anzeigen →
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Projektlieferung & Exportverpackungsplan

Volumenausnutzung, flach gepackte Bündel und Gewichtsverteilung.

Packaging Format
Custom heavy steel export cradles with 32mm high-tensile steel strapping and edge protectors
Modular Bundling
Corral panels and curved race components nested compactly for safe ocean transit
Unloading
4-way forklift entry pockets on all master bundles for fast and safe farm discharge
Assembly Method
100% modular bolt-together quadrants; pre-drilled brackets with zero field welding required
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Bauwerksgründung & Betonboden-Richtlinien

Unterbauvorbereitung, Betonplattendicke und Ankerbolzen-Einbindung.

Processing Pad
20m x 15m reinforced C25/30 concrete slab, 150mm thick with #4 rebar (300mm on-center)
Slab Slope
1.5% positive fall toward external drainage channel; broom-finish non-slip diamond grooving
Anchor Bolting
M16 304 stainless steel wedge expansion anchors with 110mm embedment (≥12.5 kN pull-out)
Holding Yard Base
Compacted 150mm crushed gravel base with geotextile sub-base for exterior penning

Internationale Fertigungs- & Tierwohlnormen

  • ✓Dr. Temple Grandin Low-Stress Livestock Handling Guidelines
  • ✓AS/NZS 4534 Australian Livestock Yard Structural Safety Standards
  • ✓EN ISO 1461 Full-Immersion Hot-Dip Galvanizing (Zinc Mass ≥ 500 g/m²)
  • ✓AWS D1.1 / EN 1090 Structural Steel Robotic Welding Standards
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Technisches Whitepaper & Verhaltensgerechte Stallführung

Biomechanische Grundlagen, stressfreie Tierbewegung und Stallphysik.

Behavioral Kinematics & Low-Stress Flow

Cattle possess panoramic dichromatic vision exceeding 300 degrees with weak depth perception. Sudden high-contrast ground shadows, flapping tarps, or dead-end visual corridors trigger strong balking and flight responses. The 180-degree circular crowding tub (inner radius 3.5m) leverages the animal's natural instinct to circle its handler and return toward where it entered. By maintaining continuous 14-gauge solid steel side sheeting, cattle cannot see operators, vehicles, or the hydraulic squeeze mechanism ahead until they are squarely positioned within the single-file race.

Biosecurity & Drainage Hydraulics

Processing pads represent high-density pathogen transfer zones during vaccination and tagging. The 150mm C25/30 reinforced slab incorporates a 1.5% cross-fall directing slurry into an external 300mm pre-cast perimeter gutter. The diamond-grooved non-slip texture (25mm x 25mm grid, 6mm depth) prevents hoof slipping while facilitating complete foam degreasing and high-pressure hot water disinfection (2,500 PSI @ 60°C) between herd batches.

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Biosicherheitsreinigung & Vorbeugende Instandhaltung

Desinfektionszyklen, Gelenkschmierung und bauliche Inspektionsintervalle.

Post-Processing Washdown

Thoroughly hose down all manure build-up from sweep gate track hinges, anti-backing ratchets, and chute floor traction bars within 4 hours of processing to prevent organic acid etching.

Mechanical Pivot Lubrication

Apply water-resistant calcium sulfonate grease to all grease zerks on the 180° sweep arm hinge, guillotine pulleys, and drafting gate linkages monthly.

Pre-Season Structural Inspection

Inspect all M16 stainless expansion anchors for proper torque (85 N·m); verify smooth engagement of gravity safety latches on crowding sweep gates.

Häufige Fragen zu Stallbaupaketen & Logistik

Q1:Can this 500-head yard layout be scaled up to 1,500 or 2,000 head feedlots?

Yes. The modular design allows expanding the holding yard perimeter with additional 10ft and 16ft interlocking panels and adding a second pre-crowding holding diamond without modifying the central curved race or hydraulic squeeze chute processing hub.

Q2:How are curved race sections designed for modular field assembly?

Curved side panels and crowding arcs are segmented into precision bolt-together modular quadrants with pre-drilled pin connections. They assemble directly on pasture or concrete pads with standard hardware and zero field cutting or welding.

Q3:Are the drafting gates compatible with electronic RFID ear tag readers and automated weigh scales?

Yes. The drafting race includes pre-drilled antenna mounting brackets and an isolation section for Tru-Test or Gallagher load bars beneath the single-file race floor plate.

Direktbezugsvorteil ab Werk

Direct factory fabrication with modular bolt-together components, eliminating multi-tier dealership markups and ensuring smooth on-site installation.

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